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India, Russia to enhance cooperation to combat radicalisation, terror financing

India and Russia have pledged to enhance cooperation to address problems of radicalisation as well as terror financing.

Toll in Bhankrota tanker fire rises to 14

With three more succumbing to injuries overnight, the death toll in LPG gas tanker caused fire in Bhankrota on outskirts of Jaipur on Friday has gone up to 14.

Dalit activist Somnath Suryawanshi's death in police custody rocks Maha Assembly

The six-day Winter session of the Maharashtra Assembly concluded in Nagpur on Saturday, but not before the death of a Dalit Ambedkarite activist Somnath Suryawanshi in police custody rocked the house, coinciding with several protests in various places in Maharashtra, against the BJP-dominated Mahayuti government's alleged bias against Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and the Constitution of India.

Injured BJP MPs shifted out of ICU: RML

Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital Medical Superintendent, Dr Ajay Shukla on Saturday informed that injured BJP MPs- Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput have been shifted out of ICU.

Ministers yet to get portfolios even as Maha Assembly session ends

A month after the BJP-led Mahayuti came to power, the tug of war over portfolios is still on

BSP to hold nationwide protest against Amit Shah's statement on Ambedkar on 24 December

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has announced a nationwide protest on 24 December to oppose the statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Dr B R Ambedkar in the Parliament.

Parbhani Dalit man's death in judicial custody: Rahul Gandhi to meet kin on Monday

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Parbhani on Monday to meet the family of a Dalit youth who died under mysterious circumstances while in judicial custody last week, officials said here on Saturday.

Chhattisgarh govt's probe into ₹660 crore reagents procurement

Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal (photo) has ordered an Economic Offences Wing (EOW) investigation into alleged irregularities in the procurement of reagents and medical equipment worth ₹660 crore by the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation (CGMSC).

Warrant of arrest issued against Robin Uthappa in PF case

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) functioning under the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India has written a letter to the Bengaluru police seeking assistance in issuing an arrest warrant against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, sources confirmed on Saturday.

People will give befitting reply to Modi govt if TN is not accorded its legitimate rights, says Stalin

If the BJP-led Union government fails to correct its course and continues to deny Tamil Nadu its legitimate rights, the people of the state will once again give a befitting reply at the appropriate time, Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin warned on Saturday, accusing the BJP of turning parliamentary democracy into a farce.

BRS MLAs will resign if Congress proves 24-hour power claim: KTR

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K. T. Rama Rao on Saturday told the Telangana State Assembly that all BRS MLAs will resign if the Congress government proves that it is supplying 24-hour electricity to farmers or that it has waived loans of all farmers.

Tea association welcomes FDA ruling on tea as a 'healthy beverage'

The ITA called the development a pivotal moment for the tea industry

T'gana CM slams Allu Arjun over stampede

The matter was raised in the Assembly by AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi

Bengal cops get clues about passport racket kingpin's network of Bangladeshi agents

West Bengal Police, probing the fake passport racket in the state, claimed to have got specific information about its kingpin Samaresh Biswa's network of Bangladeshi agents.

Sikkim highlights key issues at NEC's 72nd plenary meeting in Agartala

The 72nd Plenary Meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) was held today in Agartala under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Over 2,000 cases of violence against Hindus, other minorities in B'desh

Nearly 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported in Bangladesh till 8 December, according to Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh.

GST on rice kernels slashed, no hike in tax for salted popcorn: FM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Goods and Services Tax Council has approved the reduction of GST on rice kernels to 5 per cent, exempted life-saving gene therapy from tax, and extended the GST exemption for parts used in manufacturing surface-to-air missiles (SAM).

PM in Kuwait to deepen ties with Gulf nation

This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait

Congress to hold nationwide protest against Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

The Congress on Saturday announced plans to hold a nationwide protest over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar on 24 December.

India to host Para Athletics World Championships 2025

The world's largest single Para sport event will take place from 26 September to 5 October 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which will also host a World Para Athletics Grand Prix for the first time next March.

Rewind 2024: India's bittersweet campaign in Paris-Olympics & Paralympics

Last minute preparations, exposure camps abroad, TOPs funding, overlooking administrative mess-ups to pick the crème de la crème of Indian sports for the biggest show on earth that unfolded in Paris three years after Covid-19 pushed the Tokyo edition of the Olympics by a year.

World Tennis League: Nagal shines as TSL Hawks win

India's top singles player Sumit Nagal came up with a fine performance in doubles as TSL Hawks, after a dramatic Super Shootout loss in the opener, bounced back in style to defeat the HonorFX Eagles 21-14 in Match 3 of the World Tennis League Season 3 at the iconic Etihad Arena here on Friday.

Oz replace McSweeney with Konstas; Richardson recalled

Australia make changes to squad for last two Tests of Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India

What stands out was Ashwin wanting to evolve all the time, says Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said that the recently-retired Ravichandran Ashwin's constant drive to evolve was one of the reasons that made him stand out.

Kalinga Lancers defender Sanjay looking forward to HIL

India and Kalinga Lancers defender Sanjay Rana is excited to play for the defending champions in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season, commencing on 28 December.

Hockey India League to open with star-studded ceremony

The much-awaited Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 is set to return in grand style, beginning with an extravagant opening ceremony at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela scheduled to take place ahead of the opening match on 28 December.

Liverpool coach Slot is a 'fan' of Tottenham's Postecoglou

Tottenham Hotspur moved into the semifinals of the Carabao Cup with a 4-3 victory over Manchester United on Friday (IST) following which they were drawn to face Liverpool in the next stage, the side they face in the Premier League on Sunday.

Mumbai host Chennaiyin, aim to jump to third spot

Mumbai City FC will aim to rise to the third spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) points table when they host Chennaiyin FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Saturday.

ISL: Jamshedpur eye league double against East Bengal

Jamshedpur FC will aim to register their first-ever league double over East Bengal FC when they face off in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

Carabao Cup: Newcastle fancy their chances vs Arsenal, Reds face Spurs

Newcastle looking forward to 'difficult' semifinal against Arsenal, defending champions Liverpool eye 2nd consecutive title